Princes Avenue is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS1 2DH is located in the Paddock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princes Avenue, Walsall, WS1 2DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS1 2DW, WS1 2QE, WS1 2DJ, WS1 2QD, WS1 2RZ, WS1 2DP, WS1 2DQ, WS1 2DL, WS1 2RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS1 2DH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 49% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WS1 2DH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 33.2% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 54.1% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 48.1% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 21% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.9% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 10.7% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 37.7% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.1% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 13.4% | 19.4% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 16.3% |
| Pakistani | 16.9% | 31.7% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 29.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 59.1% | 39.6% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -41.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 77.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 77.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 18.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 77.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 17.8% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 0.3% | -13.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 32.6% | 6.5% | 26.1% |
| Sikh | 17.9% | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Avenue was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% higher than the Paddock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Paddock and the 320th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Princes Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-12-15 | £325,428 |
| 56 Princes Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2021-06-30 | £426,818 |
| 54 Princes Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £289,500 | 2021-03-01 | £351,039 |
| 87 Princes Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-12-04 | £300,984 |
| 119 Princes Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £218,400 | 2016-11-16 | £334,376 |
WS1 2DH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WS1 2DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in WS1 2DH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 5,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuckery Primary School Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Springhill Road , WS1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Hanch Place , WS1 3AF | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Jesson Road , WS1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Butts Primary School Butts Road , WS4 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | 2out of 4 | 4,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 683 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills ST PATRICKS PRESBYTERY , BLUE LANE EAST WS2 8HN | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abu Bakr Girls School 154- 160 Wednesbury Road , Palfrey WS1 4JJ | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddies Playhouse Ltd | 33 Lincoln Road, Walsall | 326 yd | |
| Chuckery Cafe | 3 Selborne Street, Walsall | 518 yd | |
| Catering Academy at Walsall Aboretum | The Visitor Centre Cafe, The Walsall Arboretum | 813 yd | |
| Bun and Wings | (Walsall Fast Foods Ltd), 13 Ablewell Street | 822 yd | |
| Golden Moments | All The Moments Limited, 3 Ablewell Street | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuckery Club | 44 Beacon Street, Walsall | 215 yd | |
| Broadway Toby Carvery | The Broadway, Broadway North | 391 yd | |
| Duke Of York | 27 Lumley Road, Walsall | 414 yd | |
| The Walsall Arms | 17 Bank Street, Walsall | 654 yd | |
| Spring Cottage | Holtshill Lane, Walsall | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Grill Pizza & Peri Peri & Yummy Desserts | Kebab Ranch Express, 121B Princes Avenue | 117 yd | |
| Munch Doctor | 20 Pool Street, Walsall | 733 yd | |
| Ablewell Fish Bar | 70 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 859 yd | |
| Pizza 2000 | 96 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 859 yd | |
| Annies | 82 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 73 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 862 yd | |
| Leo Shop | (Leo Shop Ltd), 58 Bridge Street | 947 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 125 Lichfield Street, Walsall | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Golf Course (Closed) Broadway North | golf | 455 yd |
| Hydesville Tower School (Closed) Broadway North | 667 yd | |
| Mayfield Preparatory School SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Walsall Ypf Cricket Club SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Walsall Ymf Cricket Club (Closed) The Grange The Grange King George VI Avenue | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Queen Marys Grammar School SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Foundry Gym POOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Calderfields Golf And Country Club ALDRIDGE ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Aldridge Road Driving Range ALDRIDGE ROAD | golf | 796 yd |
| Blue Coat Church Of England Academy BIRMINGHAM STREET | 910 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.